I’ve never looked at a container of KFC coleslaw and thought it could be anything other than what it is. Which is why I will always be grateful to share in the inner workings of Claire’s mind.

Nearly. Finely chopped oregano, thyme, rosemary + Parmesan. Roll the dough balls in olive oil, then coating. I prefer a bundt pan, more surface area to cook the dough evenly and more crunchy surfaces.

In the olden days, we used Bridgeford Frozen Bread Dough.

1. Cottage cheese. The basis for my oatmeal pancake/waffle; lunch with roasted grape tomatoes; a crazy faux cinnamon danish concoction my Mom used to make. Can also be pureed for a dip.

Wow, this brings back a memory. My family trip to Greece in 2015. We stayed in Nafplio, a stunning town in the Peloponnese. We had dinner our first night at Arapakos, right on the port. We had a truly spectacular fish dinner. At the end, they presented us with a plate of sliced apple and orange sprinkled with…

This is crying out for a balsamic vinaigrette. I'm on it.

Growing up, babka and honey cake were at nearly every family gathering. I was drawn to the shiny, sticky top of the honey cake, but the swirls of chocolate in the babka were mesmerizing. Whenever I’m nearby, I’ll get a slice at Wise Sons. Next time, I’ll get two and give this a try. Because I’m worth it.

I introduced my Dad to the wonders of burrata recently. A restaurant near his home serves it as an appetizer.

This list quotes from a 2018 almanac.com post and omits “Spread some on a slice of apple or a scrap of bread for a good mousetrap bait.” If I’m smearing this stuff all over my house, wouldn’t it bring more mice?

A moment of silence for KerryGold Cheese Slices. Perfect sandwich sized slices of tangy cheddar. I was unable to find them anywhere. In September, I sent an email, they confirmed the slices and shreds have been discontinued. Yes, the blocks are still available, but my perfect cheese and pickle sandwiches are no more.

You can find them on eBay for $8-10, free shipping.

As I sail away on thoughts of “fluffy little piles” of meat, my heart is bouncing around like Tigger because Claire is back! (I know you were technically back on the 5th, but I’m catching up on my reading and this one came up first.)

Thank you for including Kedem in your story. They are marketed as a “Tea Biscuit” and I can always find them in the “Jewish” section of the supermarket. They’re a lot less expensive that McVittie’s, usually $1.25.

Salty snacks are my weakness, cheesy salty snacks are my kryponite. I second the White Cheddar Cheez-Its and raise you Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan. Sweet Baby Moses, the fiends at work in the hallowed halls of Kellogg’s.

In my house, we called koshering.

Android has the Personal Safety app in the Play Store. In it is an Emergency SOS feature (press the power button 5 times) with options to play an alarm sound, call emergency services, share info with emergency contacts and record emergency video. The app also has Crisis Alerts, Emergency contacts, Medical Information.

Could one dip the cut side into a milk/egg mixture before frying?
Pain Perdu becomes Beignet Perdu.

Any food article that uses “nixtamalized” wins the day. Here’s to all the science that makes our food.

This brought back the most wonderful memory. A family trip to Greece in 2015 for my sister’s 50th birthday. We stayed at an AirBnB in Nafplio for a week, the host provided some stuff for breakfast (Mom started buying Lavazza coffee as soon as she got home). The yogurt came from a local dairy, simply spectacular stuff.…

Having worked in the electronics installation field for many years, I don’t recommend using electrical tape, it leaves a sticky residue. Painter’s tape works pretty well and is meant to be removable. I admit the bright blue may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it won’t gunk up your gear.